Monday, September 20, 2010

Remember our enigmatic friend "The Shadow"? The self proclaimed inside source that leaked several accurate Mega Man 9 details prior to the game's official announcement? Well he's at it again, and this time he brings a very interesting bit of news that's sure to please many.

Hot on the heels of all that "fans will be happy soon" teasing by former Capcom staff member Hideki Kamiya, The Shadow sends word that a Mega Man Legends sequel is indeed currently in development at Capcom. The project is "very tight lipped" at the moment and as such, he cannot reveal further details at this time. However, official news on the project is expected to surface after Capcom shifts their focus away from Mega Man Universe. No time frame was disclosed.

Further, The Shadow could not confirm if the title of the game is actually "Mega Man Legends 3" because the project has no working name at this point. Nevertheless, it is considered to be the next entry in the series.

Despite The Shadow's track record, it's best to take this with a grain of salt. "Hope for the best, expect the worst", as they say. I'll be keeping you posted on any new developments should they arise.

Update: Many are requesting a source. The source is The Shadow himself. We've been in contact via e-mail for over a year and my curiosity about the Kamiya tweets got me thinking if he knew something. I shot him a message and a few hours later, we have the above tidbit.

Yep, more undeniable proof of another Mega Man Legends series installment. Like I said before, it's nice to see that they're listening to the rest of their fanbase (as rarely as they do). Could peoples' requests in the Capcom Unity's Suggestion Box have finally gotten through to them? I hope this happens with Mega Man X9, Maverick Hunter X2, and Mega Man Mania someday. I would say Powered Up 2, but... I'd say it's out of the question, now.

Inafune's desire to make the game before he dies.Constant Servbot cameos in Capcom products.Volnutt in TvC.Bobble Budds on sale no particular reason.The "oft-requested game."Tron in MVC3.Hideki Kamiya teasing MML game.The Shadow.

The timing of this is convienent... Maybe TOO convienent, if you ask me.

Protodude, have you verified that this Shadow is indeed the same one from before? Because it seems quite odd that he/she would choose to tell us this now, especially after some of us brought up his/her existence in the other Legends article earlier today.

Nice! Megaman Legends 3 is in processing! I'm looking forward to it... but please... Capcom, don't put Megaman Volnutt in MvsC3. He's already in TvC, so don't do it or everyone will lose faith and trust in you! :(

Where was it ever stated that the bosses were going to be playable in Mega Man Universe? As far as I can see, all of the non-crossover characters that are playable, are nothing more than alternate skins. Well, other than "Bad Box Art" Mega Man firing two Buster shots at a time, that is.

They already have. Ala the Power Stone Collection, Capcom of Japan released Legends and Legends 2 as a PSP title. All COA would have to do would to is either port and translate or compile the PS1 titles. Would be mighty fly and would also give newcomers to the Legends series a chance to play them, ala Zero Collection (or the other 2 collections for that matter.)

I think everyone say it's MMPU2 because... well, people wanted MMPU2, and this is Inafune's way of saying "I know you all liked MMPU, but it's just not in the money. Here's something cool, though." Wishful thinking, I suppose. Plus yeah, the "2.5D" and level editor.

WOULDN'T IT BE FRIGGIN AWESOME IF CAPCOM RELEASED ROCKMAN DASH 3 WITH ROCKMAN DASH 1 AND 2 IN HD IN SOME SORT OF AWESOME ROCKMAN DASH COLLECTION!?

Hmmm... i Agree dude... they may not make another one, reboot or remake should do it. Legends 2 gave the answer, the ending etc. It would be awkward to play the game with a fresh new start and a new chapter.... how will it end then??